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Y840 RNH

2001 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

52,531 mi
Last recorded52,531 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Morgan Plus 821,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY840 RNH
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 52,531 miles

Coolant leak bottom of radiator ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 51,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 51,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 51,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 50,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2020

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 49,473 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 49,973 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2018 49,015 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 47,560 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 45,814 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 43,816 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 42,192 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 42,183 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 39,663 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Apr 2012 36,274 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 36,274 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 35,171 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 35,171 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 34,305 miles

marks under bonnet were wheels may have rubbed

Fail 31 Mar 2010 34,305 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

signs of front wheels hitting bonnet

Pass 20 Mar 2009 31,402 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 31,402 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 30,980 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 2,990 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 2,990 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 27,684 miles

headlamp aim on minimum height †pedal rubbers poor †exhaust mounts cracking

How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 8?

Based on 22,733 MOT tests across 1,592 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
618
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
1,592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 184
Stop lamp not working 170
position lamp(s) not working 158
fog lamp not working 144
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 131
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Y840 RNH is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2001 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 21,013 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y840 RNH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Plus 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 25 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y840 RNH registered?

Y840 RNH is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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